The PNG problem in Windows Internet Explorer
Home | The Problem | The Solution | How To Use | More InfoThis site is all about a JavaScript-based PNG fix for Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6 on Windows. The fix allows IE to properly render PNG alpha transparency. If you want to get straight to the script, go to the how-to page and follow the instructions there. If you have the time for a description and demo of the problem, then read on...
Why only versions 5.5 & 6? Because Windows IE versions prior to 5.5 do not support the filter which fixes the PNG problem, and version 7 (not yet released at the time of writing in January 2006) is reported to have fixed the issue entirely.
The code can be used either by a one-time copy-and-paste or as an include file. The entire thing is completely ignored by all other browsers - in fact it is treated as an HTML comment - thanks to IE's conditional comments. This solution is therefore light, portable and non-invasive to other browsers.
Already use the script? You can check the change log for details of what's new. Please feel free to use or amend this routine you as see fit.
March 2008: This script has been up for over 4 years now but I'm afraid I haven't the time to update it. I will leave it here for those who still can use it, but there may be better solutions around these days, such as Drew McLellans. I'm very sorry but I can no longer respond to any email about it - I just don't have the time. There is no official licence of any kind on this - it's simply freeware. Use it or change it as you wish.
